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Editorial La Roche-sur-Yon
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Nov 4, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.
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For four years, in the fall, Armaguidon and the Bike Center of La Roche-sur-Yon are mobilizing to raise awareness among cyclists the importance of good lighting.
They organize a nighttime stroll through the streets of La Roche-sur-Yonthus being part of the national campaign Cyclistes Brillez, of the Federation of Bicycle Users (FUB).
This year, Cyclists Brillez becomes a departmental eventbecause it will take place in other towns in Vendée.
Three events in Vendée
The Avelos associations Sables-d'Olonne and the South Vendée Littoral community of communes in Luzon will organize, in parallel with Armaguidon and the Cycling Center in La Roche-sur-Yon, a stroll as well as a distribution of lighting kits. In Montaigu, the Place au Vélo Les Maines association is planning its stroll on Saturday, December 14.
These events are also an opportunity to bring together cyclists in a festive atmosphere.
The walks are accessible to everyone, young and old, for a 4 km route.
“Decorate your bike, dress up, light up!” » invite the organizers.
At La Roche-sur-Yon
On the program: Friday, November 15, at 5 p.m.bike DIY and distribution of lighting kits for cyclists coming by bike, on Place Napoléon in La Roche-sur-Yon.
At 6:30 p.m., departure of the night walk from Place Napoléon in La Roche-sur-Yon. Arrival will be at the Maison du Vélo (11 rue des Halles) for a well-deserved refreshment.
Les Sables-d’Olonne
Friday November 15 at 5 p.m., Place de la Liberté: DIY and distribution of lighting kits for cyclists coming by bike.
6:30 pm, Freedom Square: start of the night walk.
In Luzon
Friday November 15 at 5:30 p.m., Place Richelieu: distribution of lighting kits with the Atelier du Vélo for cyclists coming by bike.
6:30 p.m., Place Richelieu: departure of the festive bike ride through the streets of Luçon. Return to Place Richelieu for a friendly drink.
Groupama distributes 500 free kits Tuesday November 5, 2024
To this operation is added another operation, this one private, at the initiative of Groupama. The insurer will go to Vendée on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to meet cyclists to distribute free light kits to help them see and be seen better.
On November 5, at dusk, for the 4th consecutive year, elected officials and Groupama employees will meet cyclists to distribute free light kits in Vendée in 5 agencies in the department.
Groupama company in a press release
According to road safety, 57% of cyclists who ride in the city at night are poorly lit. This is why the insurer Groupama wanted to set up an awareness campaign among cyclists by encouraging them to be visible at night.
In addition to distributing 500 light kits, reflective backpacks will also be given to first arrivals. To benefit from these light kits free of charge, to hang on the front and back of their bike, those interested can go on Tuesday, November 5 from 5 p.m. near the following Groupama agencies:
La Roche-sur-Yon Center – 13 Place de la Vendée
Montaigu – 26 Avenue Villebois Mareuil
Les Sables-d'Olonne – 37 Avenue Georges-Pompidou
Challans – 7 rue de Nantes
Les Herbiers- 13 rue de la Prize d’Eau
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